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Matthew Gee Executive Profile
Matthew Gee
Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic
CEO
Hometown: Harlingen, Tx
Education: Bachelor’s degree in general studies from Northwestern State University Natchitoches, La. Master of Business Admin and Healthcare Admin from Liberty University Lynchburg, Va.
First job: TCBY serving ice cream and frozen yogurt.
Previous experience: Associate director of the Musculoskeletal Service Line in Wake Forest University Health System. Practice administrator for Cornerstone Health Care in Highpoint, N.C.
Who/what inspires you: My Physicians and team at Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic who work tirelessly to create a positive experience for everyone that walks through our doors.
Professional accomplishments: Board of Directors with Victory Health Partners & Board of advisors for the Mobile Chamber of Commerce.
Hidden talent: Classically trained singer.
What word would you use to describe yourself? Dedicated
Secret to success: Remaining faithful to God’s promises and showing love to all of those around me.
Favorite food/restaurant: Noja downtown Mobile, Al.
Do you believe in luck or destiny? Destiny that is driven by God’s plan for my future.
What is one of your long-term professional goals? To establish a professional culture of kindness within our community.
What is your passion? I am extremely passionate about showing compassion to those around me. If I can help, I want to.
The last book you read: Falling Forward by John Maxwell.
What talent would you most like to have? Playing the piano
What are two of your favorite names? Peyton and Carter
What quality do you most like in people? Authenticity
Who is your favorite hero of fiction? Superman
What is your most marked characteristic? My height
Best thing about your job: Working with great people every day.
Modern Day Hero: My Wife
Brief company description: AOC is a full-service orthopedic practice from surgery to therapy with 18 specialists. AOC’s surgeons have more than 50 years of experience and have been recognized as some of the most trusted in our region.